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YH11 HKK

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,039 mi
Last recorded149,039 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 HKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 149,039 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 149,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear air suspension bellows corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 145,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 145,529 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,730 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 134,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake backing plates loose

Pass 15 Feb 2022 111,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 95,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. also worn close to limit (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,623 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,980 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YH11 HKK is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH11 HKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH11 HKK registered?

YH11 HKK is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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